1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham Super 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 441 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Super 7 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |